Carnal (of the flesh or body; related to physical appetities) is considered to be an advanced word, according to the Barron's essential words for the GRE, which includes 800 college- and graduate-level words that frequently appear on the Graduate Record Exam.

Printed dictionaries and other books with definitions for Carnal

Next being carnal means that you are not yet able to receive the spiritual
teachings of God, because you still have your mind set on physical things, the
temporary state of your flesh and this world. These are children of God who have
yet to ...

CARNAL. Of the body; relating to the : body; fleshly; sexual.
—Carnal knowledge. The act of a man in having sexual bodily connection with a
woman. Carnal knowledge and sexual intercourse held equivalent expressions.